OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Chemosphere is 135. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Modeling study for predicting altered cellular activity induced by nanomaterials based on Dlk1-Dio3 gene expression and structural relationships	470
Retraction notice to “Simultaneous determination of hydrochlorothiazide, amlodipine, and telmisartan with spectrophotometric and HPLC green chemistry applications”[Chemosphere 303 (2022) 135074]	449
Isolation of a novel microplastic-degrading bacterial strain: a promising agent for low-density polyethylene remediation	444
Boosting Sinh Cosh Optimizer and arithmetic optimization algorithm for improved prediction of biological activities for indoloquinoline derivatives	422
Ecotoxicological insights into the effects of triflumezopyrim on P. fuscipes fitness, detoxification pathways, and gene expression	404
Corrigendum to ‘Voltammetric sensing of Cd(II) at ZIF-8/GO modified electrode: Optimization and field measurements’ [Chemosphere 329 (2023) 138710]	398
Expression of Concern: Synthesis of bioinspired sorbent and their exploitation for methylene blue remediation	394
Hydroxy esters atmospheric degradation: OH and Cl reactivity, products distribution and fate of the alkoxy radicals formed	372
Acidic process fluid from hydrothermal carbonization improves dechlorination of waste PVC and produces clean solid and liquid fuels	320
Critical comparison of rapid methods for the extraction of microplastics from wastewater and investigation of a facile alternative	319
Association of paternal cadmium and other heavy metal exposure to birth outcomes using propensity score matching.	315
Enhanced nitrogen removal and microbial community of the mainstream deammonification treating fluctuating influent C/N wastewater by the novel functional carriers	310
Mitigating effect of pomegranate peel extract against the furan induced testicular injury by apoptosis, steroidogenic enzymes and oxidative stress	309
The bimolecular reactive transport in heterogeneous porous media: Sub-diffusion in interpretation of laboratory experiment	305
“Functional connector” strategy on tunable organo-vermiculites: The superb adsorption towards Congo Red	305
Bioaccumulation, release and genotoxicity of stainless steel particles in marine bivalve molluscs	298
Optimisation of the uncertainty of oil spill identification from replicate comparative analyses: Comparison of standardised and novel identification methods	298
Benfuracarb inhibits body growth and causes oxidative stress in zebrafish (Danio rerio)	287
Editorial Board	285
Biodegradation of polyurethanes by Staphylococcus warneri and by microbial co-culture	285
Identification of flood-prone areas using the HEC-RAS 2D model in a region of the Valley of Mexico	276
Prenatal exposure to acetaminophen at different doses, courses and time causes testicular dysplasia in offspring mice and its mechanism	274
Mechanism of UV photodegradation of fluoroquinolone antibiotic ciprofloxacin in aqueous solutions	262
Photoinduced production of substances with humic-like fluorescence, upon irradiation of water samples from alpine lakes	260
Assessing the ecotoxicity of combined exposure to triphenyltin and norfloxacin at environmental levels: A case study of immunotoxicity and metabolic regulation in carp (Cyprinus carpio)	260

Bio-engineered sensing of Atrazine by green CdS quantum dots: Evidence from electrochemical studies and DFT simulations	259
Cobalt tungstate nanoparticles (CoWO4 NPs) affect the photosynthetic performance of the green microalga Raphidocelis subcapitata	259
Degradation of geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol in UV-based AOPs for photoreactors with reflective inner surfaces: Kinetics and transformation products	258
Experimental evaluation on liquid area sources: Influence of wind velocity and temperature on the wind tunnel sampling of VOCs emissions from wastewater treatment plants	255
Fluoroquinolone ciprofloxacin removal from synthetic and real wastewaters by single and combined electrochemical advanced oxidation processes. A review	255
Electrochemical degradation of indigo carmine, P-nitrosodimethylaniline and clothianidin on a fabricated Ti/SnO2–Sb/Co-βPbO2 electrode: Roles of radicals, water matrices effects and performance	250
Exposure to phthalates, phenols, and parabens mixture and alterations in sex steroid hormones among adolescents	250
The DiSCPersal model: A simple model for the small-scale atmospheric transport of spheroidal carbonaceous particles (SCPs)	249
Ball-milled sulfide iron-copper bimetals based composite permeable materials for Cr (VI) removal: Effects of preparation parameters and kinetics study	248
Artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms in the detection of heavy metals in water and wastewater: Methodological and ethical challenges	247
Single-cell transcriptomic profiling to evaluate the effects of Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate exposure on early meiosis of female mouse germ cells	246
Developing and testing a new Ecological Quality Status index based on marine nematode metabarcoding: A proof of concept	238
Tailoring porous NiMoO4 nanotube via MoO3 nanorod precursor for environmental monitoring: Electrochemical detection of micro-sized polyvinylchloride	232
AMPK pathway is implicated in low level lead-induced pubertal testicular damage via disordered glycolysis	232
Associations between exposure to phthalates and rheumatoid arthritis risk among adults in NHANES, 2007–2016	231
Efficient use of electrons in a double-anode microbial fuel cell–biofilm electrode reactor self-powered coupled system for degradation of azo dyes	229
Hair product use and urinary biomarker concentrations of non-persistent endocrine disrupting chemicals among reproductive-aged Black women	223
Development of a geospatial database of tailing storage facilities in Australia using satellite images	223
Assessment of deep eutectic solvents toxicity in zebrafish (Danio rerio)	221
Insight into the mechanism of nitrogen sufficiency conversion strategy for microalgae-based ammonium-rich wastewater treatment	221
The role of metal transporters in phytoremediation: A closer look at Arabidopsis	218
Emerging disposal technologies of harmful phytoextraction biomass (HPB) containing heavy metals: A review	216
Predominance of comammox bacteria among ammonia oxidizers under low dissolved oxygen condition	216
Electrodeposition of CoFeS nanoflakes on Cu2O nanospheres as an ultrasensitive sensing platform for measurement of the hydrazine and hydrogen peroxide in seawater sample	215
Understanding atrazine elimination via treatment of the enzyme-based Fenton reaction: Kinetics, mechanism, reaction pathway, and metabolites toxicity	212
Adsorption of anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs traces in water on clay minerals	210
Enhanced treatment of synthetic wastewater by bioaugmentation with a constructed consortium	208
Bifunctional Cu-incorporated carbon nanospheres via in-situ complexation strategy as efficient toluene adsorbents and antibacterial agents	206
Comparison of the photocatalytic degradability of PFOA, PFOS and GenX using Fe-zeolite in water	206
Nanoplastics removal from spiked laundry wastewater using electro-peroxidation process	205
Photocatalytic removal of benzo[a]pyrene and antibacterial efficacy of Graphitic Carbon Nitride-silver–nickel (g–C3N4–Ag–Ni) mediated nanocomposites	204
How does silicon alleviate Cd-induced phytotoxicity in barley, Hordeum vulgare L.?	202
Longevity prediction of reactive media in permeable reactive barriers considering the contamination level and groundwater velocity at the planning site, with a focus on cadmium removal by zeolite	202
Ultrasonic-driven degradation of organic pollutants using piezoelectric catalysts WS2/Bi2WO6 heterojunction composites	202
Reproductive toxicity and cross-generational effect of polyethylene microplastics in Paramisgurnus dabryanus	202
Pesticide residues in adults living near a bioenergy plant with 85,000 tons of contaminated wetcake	200
Insights into enhanced removal of fluoranthene by sulfidated nanoscale zero-valent iron: In aqueous solution and soil slurry	200
Enhanced photocatalytic oxidation of gaseous acetaldehyde using Fe-grafted ZnO nanocomposites in a continuous flow reactor	199
Developing an exclusive sensor based on molecularly imprinted polymer/Multi-walled carbon nanotubes/Fe3O4@Au nanocomposite for the selective determination of an anti-cancer drug imatinib	198
T-2 toxin induces cardiotoxicity by activating ferroptosis and inhibiting heme oxygenase-1	198
Degradation kinetics and transformation pathway of methyl parathion by δ-MnO2/oxalic acid reaction system	197
Functional bioinspired nanocomposites for anticancer activity with generation of reactive oxygen species	193
Bioaccumulation of 35 metal(loid)s in organs of a freshwater mussel (Hyriopsis cumingii) and environmental implications in Poyang Lake, China	190
Antioxidant enzymes and transporter genes mediate arsenic stress reduction in rice (Oryza sativa L.) upon thiourea supplementation	188
Policies and regulations for solar photovoltaic end-of-life waste management: Insights from China and the USA	188
Insights into the effects of operating parameters on sulfate reduction performance and microbial pathways in the anaerobic sequencing batch reactor	186
Mixed matrix membranes for selective gas separation of H2/CH4 and CO2/CH4 via fabricating high-performing double-ligand ZIF-8 with cellulose acetate-based polymer	181
Current state of the art biotechnological strategies for conversion of watermelon wastes residues to biopolymers production: A review	180
Engineered defect-rich TiO2/g-C3N4 heterojunction: A visible light-driven photocatalyst for efficient degradation of phenolic wastewater	179
Indigenous rhizosphere microbial community characteristics of the phytostabilizer Athyrium wardii (Hook.) grown in a Pb/Zn mine tailing	178

New insights into pollution source analysis using receptor models in the upper Yangtze river basin: Effects of land use on source identification and apportionment	178
Analytical perspective and environmental remediation potentials of magnetic composite nanosorbents	177
A review of pre- and post-surface-modified neem (Azadirachta indica) biomass adsorbent: Surface functionalization mechanism and application	176
How to establish detection limits for environmental microplastics analysis	176
A comparative review of microplastics in lake systems from different countries and regions	174
Rational design of MOF@COF composites with multi-site functional groups for enhanced elimination of U(VI) from aqueous solution	168
Concurrent enhancement of biomass production and phycocyanin content in salt-stressed Arthrospira platensis: A glycine betaine- supplementation approach	168
Fabrication and implementation of bimetallic Fe/Zn nanoparticles (mole ratio 1:1) loading on hydroxyethylcellulose – Graphene oxide for removal of tetracycline antibiotic from aqueous solution	165
Synergistic effects of multitype carbon doping and oxygen vacancies in TiO2/CNTs composite fabricated via nonthermal plasma for formaldehyde removal	163
Biosorption and biotransformation behaviours of veterinary antibiotics under aerobic livestock wastewater treatment processes	162
Monitoring microplastics in drinking water: An interlaboratory study to inform effective methods for quantifying and characterizing microplastics	161
Investigations on air quality of a critically polluted industrial city using multivariate statistical methods: Way forward for future sustainability	161
Biocompatible green technology principles for the fabrication of food packaging material with noteworthy mechanical and antimicrobial properties-- A sustainable developmental goal towards the effectiv	161
Biodegradation of low-density polyethylene by plasma-activated Bacillus strain	160
Machine learning approach to evaluate the groundwater quality and human health risk for sustainable drinking and irrigation purposes in South India	159
Optimization of adsorption performance of cerium-loaded intercalated bentonite by CCD-RSM and GA-BPNN and its application in simultaneous removal of phosphorus and ammonia nitrogen	159
Human health risk assessment and pollution index of groundwater in Jammu plains of India: A geospatial approach	158
Facile fabrication of robust, versatile, and recyclable biochar-graphene oxide composite monoliths for efficient removal of different contaminants in water	158
Effects of earthworms and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on improvement of fertility and microbial communities of soils heavily polluted by cadmium	157
Identification of UDP-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) isoforms involved in the metabolism of Chlorophenols (CPs)	156
Sulfur dioxide absorption by novel green solvents of deep eutectic solvents: Modeling screening	156
Unveiling molecular DOM reactomics and transformation coupled with multifunctional nanocomposites under anaerobic conditions: Tracking potential metabolomics and pathways	156
Stenotrophomonas pavanii AS1 and blue light synergistically enhance kinetin riboside biosynthesis and mercury tolerance in Oryza sativa	155
The association of cysteine to thiomersal attenuates its apoptosis-mediated cytotoxicity in zebrafish	155
Integrated use of histological and hormonal biomarkers to assess metal contamination in Leporinus friderici from mining areas in the Amazon	155
Reproductive toxicity of glyphosate and its main metabolite aminomethyl phosphonic acid (AMPA) on zebrafish (Danio rerio)	155
Green technology for radioactive waste treatment: Bio membrane perspective	155
Measuring risk of renewable diesel production processes using a multi-criteria decision strategy	154
Characteristics of fungi formation in urban sewer at different flow conditions: Distribution, metabolism, and pathogenicity	154
Unveiling the effect of gas treatment on the electronic structure of carbon nanotube-supported Pd catalysts for electroreduction of H2O2 and Heck reaction	153
Urban air PCDD/Fs: Dry deposition fluxes and mass transfer coefficients determined using a water surface sampler	153
Enhanced methane recovery from anaerobic membrane bioreactor coupled with cold plasma pretreatment for rapid hydrolysis and nitrogen removal	152
From soil sorption to bioaccumulation: Tracing the endectocide ivermectin in soil and earthworms	151
Retraction notice to “Biodiesel synthesis from Prunus bokhariensis non-edible seed oil by using green silver oxide nanocatalyst” [Chemosphere 291, Part 2, March 2022, 132780]	150
Corrigendum to ‘Carbon black nanoparticles induce pulmonary fibrosis through NLRP3 inflammasome pathway modulated by miR-96 targeted FOXO3a’ [Chemosphere (2020) 125075]	150
Fate of 14C-labelled ionic organic chemicals in a water-sediment system and surface water	149
Study on the mechanism and degradation behavior of Encifer adhaerens DNM-S1 capturing dimethyl phthalate	149
Nanocellulose sponges embedding metal oxide nanoparticles for adsorption and photodegradation of microplastics	149
Dopaminergic and serotoninergic neurotoxicity of lanthanide phosphate (TbPO4) in developing zebrafish	148
Divulging the dust: An examination of particle deposition on soft ocular lens during urban commuting	147
Corrigendum to “Environmental fate and metabolic transformation of two non-ionic pesticides in soil: Effect of biochar, moisture, and soil sterilization” [Chemosphere 345 (2023) 140458]	147
Effect of poly-γ-glutamic acid on the phytoremediation of ramie (Boehmeria nivea L.) in the Hg-contaminated soil	147
Transformation products of the high-volume production chemicals 1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone and 2-piperazin-1-ylethanamine formed by UV photolysis	146
Adsorption and catalytic performance of pipe growth rings from water distribution networks using 5-BSA as the target pollutant	146
Spatio-temporal assessment, sources and health risks of water pollutants at trace levels in public supply river using multivariate statistical techniques	146
Enhanced sludge dewaterability using a bifunctional hybrid coagulant	146
Editorial Board	145
Characterization of bio-adsorptive removal performance of strontium through ureolysis-mediated bio-mineralization	144
Human functional genomics reveals toxicological mechanism underlying genotoxicants-induced inflammatory responses under low doses exposure	144
Occurrence, ecology risk assessment and exposure evaluation of 19 anthelmintics in dust and soil from China	143
Identifying biomarkers of pollutant exposure in ocean sentinels: Characterisation and optimisation of B-esterases in plasma from loggerhead turtles undergoing rehabilitation	142
Catalytic supercritical water oxidation of o-chloroaniline over Ru/rGO: Reaction variables, conversion pathways and nitrogen distribution	141
Bioaccessible metals in dust materials from non-sulfide Zn deposit and related hydrometallurgical operation	140
Expression of Concern: Zinc fortification and alleviation of cadmium stress by application of lysine chelated zinc on different varieties of wheat and rice in cadmium stressed soil (Chemosphere, Volum	137
Effect comparisons of different conditioners and microbial agents on the degradation of estrogens during dairy manure composting	137
Rebuttal to the Editor's letter related to “Cost-effective remedial to microfiber pollution from wash effluent in Kolkata and Ranaghat”	137
Increasing atmospheric CO2 differentially supports arsenite stress mitigating impact of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in wheat and soybean plants (Chemosphere, Volume 296, June 2022, 134044)	137
In situ Fenton remediation for diesel contaminated clayey zone assisted by thermal plasma blasting: Synergism and cost estimation	136
Crystal structural analysis and characterization for MlrC enzyme of Sphingomonas sp. ACM-3962 involved in linearized microcystin degradation	136
Thiacloprid-silica nano-delivery system enhances toxicity against Aphis gossypii and improves non-target biosafety	135
A pathway of the generation of acid mine drainage and release of arsenic in the bioleaching of orpiment	135
Recent advances in enhanced technology of Cr(VI) bioreduction in aqueous condition: A review	135